Mac Warner will accept Donald Trump’s candidate filing for President of the United States West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va – Responding to several recent inquiries from the public, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner said that today he will accept the candidate filing of Donald J. Trump for President of the[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Pierpont holds Day of Service to better community (Jan. 15)
West Virginia Press Association When: Monday, January 15, 2024 beginning at 8am. Where: Multiple Locations Who: Pierpont Community & Technical College Administration, Faculty, and Staff What: As a local college, Pierpont understands the importance of giving back to its community members. That is why it has launched Pierpont Serves. Pierpont Serves is an initiative that gives[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: House to Convene, host State of the State address (Jan. 10)
West Virginia Press Association WHO & WHAT: Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates will convene for the second regular session of the 86th Legislature. Of the 100 House members, 89 are Republicans. Members will adopt organizational resolutions as well as conduct additional House business before recessing until later[Read More…]
See the videos: WVPA 2024 Legislative Lookahead
By WVPA staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead, held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Jan. 5, was an opportunity for the media to get a preview of the upcoming session from lawmakers and other stakeholders. The 2024 West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 session starts Wednesday. The[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV Teacher, Service Personnel of the Year to receive sponsor awards (Jan. 9)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host the 2024 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY) and West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year (SPOY) during an awards ceremony on January 9. Sponsors will attend to recognize TOY Sharon Cole, a[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation hosts student open house (Jan. 7)
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The newly constructed Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation will host an open house for students from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1425 4th Avenue in Huntington. The event is geared toward providing students with the opportunity to get[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Chamber renovations complete, media may visit Jan. 5
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the media are invited to see the newly renovated House of Delegates Chamber this Friday, Jan. 5. Please see the details below for open availability to see and talk about the House Chamber. WHO: West Virginia House of Delegates Clerk Steve[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fall president’s, dean’s lists released on Marshall University website
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The names of Marshall University students who made the president’s and dean’s lists for the fall 2023 semester are available on the Marshall website for use by the media. Marshall instituted the president’s list beginning in the fall of 2019, reflecting students with a 4.0 grade point average for[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in major economic development announcement on Jan. 3
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will join government officials and business and community leaders for an economic development project announcement. Members of the media who plan to attend this event should email [email protected]. Please note that media are required to display current press credentials.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to announce major economic development project Jan. 3 at 4:00 p.m.
West Virginia Press Association WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials to announce a major economic development project coming to West Virginia. WHEN: Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Culture Center TheaterState Capitol Complex1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, WV 25305-0300 All West Virginians may watch the live[Read More…]